Rizatriptan

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1About your health
2About this treatment
3About you

Allergies

Do you have any allergies to medicines? * Yes No I am not sure

Which medicines, and what happened? *

Current Medications

List any medicines you take, including anything you buy without a prescription. *

Medical History

Are you being treated for any long-term condition? * Yes No

Which conditions? *

Are you aged between 18-65? * Yes No

Have you previously been diagnosed with migraines by your GP and have you experienced relief when taking treatment containing 'triptans' such as Imigran (Sumatriptan), Rizatriptan (Maxalt), Zomig (Zolmitriptan)? * Yes No

Do your migraines last less than 4 hours or longer than 24 hours without treatment? * Yes No

Do your migraines follow a similar pattern each time? * Yes No

Are you suffering from severe headaches and migranes? * Yes No

Current Medications

Are you taking any of the following medications?The migraine medications Ergotamine or MethysergideAny other ‘triptan’ migraine treatment taken within last 24 hours (e.g. naratriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan, almotriptan or eletriptan (NOTE: we advise different types of ‘triptans’ should not be taken within 24 hours of one another)MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or if you have taken an MAOI in the last 2 weeks (e.g. Mocobemide, Phenelzine, Isocarboxazid and Tranylcypromine)SSRIs, usually used to treat depression (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors – e.g. Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline and Priligy)SNRIs used to treat depression (Serotonin Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors e.g. Duloxetine, Dapoxetine, Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine)Reboxetine, Tryptophan or FlupentixolLithiumSelegilineSt John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)Cimetidine (for indigestion or stomach ulcers)Propranolol (beta-blocker)Any current antibiotics (antibiotic course needs to be completed at least 72 hours before taking a triptan)Antifungals (e.g. Ketoconazole, Itraconazole)The combined oral contraceptive pill (not the progesterone only mini pill) * Yes No

Allergies

Are you allergic to this treatment or any of its ingredients? * Yes No

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